Opinion: The problem with data centers is that Amsterdammers only get a say once the permits have already been granted

200-meter wind turbines must be 400 meters from homes, new government standard announced

The Dutch cabinet has proposed a new national distance standard for onshore wind turbines. Under this regulation, the distance between a wind turbine and residential homes must be at least twice the turbine's total tip height.

Secret services get more powers for 'national security': 'Our knife is becoming sharper'

The Dutch government is introducing new legislation to grant intelligence agencies AIVD and MIVD increased powers to combat national security threats, including foreign espionage and terrorism. While the government aims to strengthen defenses, the move is accompanied by a reduction in oversight of these services.

Zandvoort councilor wants to ban filming 'voyeur glasses' on the beach: 'Enforcement is needed'

Local politician Mirko Gerrits is calling for increased enforcement in Zandvoort after reports revealed that people are secretly filming women on the beach using Meta smart glasses. The illicit footage is being shared in private groups on Telegram, prompting local officials to label the behavior as unacceptable despite police noting the difficulty in identifying and regulating the use of these devices.

Germany opens national anti-drone center at former GDR base: Whoever targets Germany hits all of Europe

Dutch tech giant once again a pawn in US-China rivalry

The Dutch tech company ASML is increasingly caught in the geopolitical rivalry between the United States and China. The U.S. is reportedly pressuring the Netherlands to implement a near-total ban on the export of ASML's advanced chip-making machines to China.